In September 1992, Tyne and Wear Metropolitan Fire Service, in partnership with the Newcastle City Challenge, opened its first branch of the Young Firefighters’ Association at the West Road Fire Station. The primary strategic objective was to strengthen the social and community infrastructure, which after the inner city disturbance had become a little fragile.
Young people who are accepted into the organisation come from a wide and varied background, including those who are at risk of offending, non-attendees at school, as well as those who are doing well academically and who are expected to progress into further education. This fine balance of character and personality helps to set the foundations of a successful Branch.
What We Offer
During the meetings the Young Firefighters are given practical and theoretical instructions on Fire Service related subjects. The training is of a comparable standard to that of operational Firefighters taking into account age, height and weight differences.
In addition to the weekly meetings, Young Firefighters are also involved in:
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Attending Fire Service ceremonial occasions
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Displaying their skills on open days and summer fairs, attending drill comps.
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Public relations in the community
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National and International Camps (Croatia, Finland, Holland, France)
Aims and Objectives
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To enable young people aged between 13 and 17 to join a uniformed organisation associated with the Fire Service.
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To aid personal development mentally, physically and socially.
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To help develop leadership qualities and the ability to try new experiences.
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To help develop team skills with mutual support.
Our current Core Instructors are Ff. Pete Ahmed, Ff. Nicola Pattison and Ff. John Oliver.
We would encourage all those who wish to apply to download the application form and send it to Sunderland Central Community Fire Station, and wish you the best of luck with your application.
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